Pastaria Deli & Wine is a beloved sandwich shop and wine/provisions store connected to the acclaimed Pastaria restaurant in Clayton, MO. We serve lunch daily from 11am–3:30pm and are known for our creative menu and large catering program serving local businesses. Our tight-knit team is led by Kris, our GM and Executive Chef, who brings 10 years of passion and creativity to every menu.
We're looking for one full-time Line Cook to join our kitchen team. This is a daytime lunch-focused role with a consistent schedule — no late nights. You'll prep and execute sandwiches, sides, and catering orders in a fast-paced but supportive environment.
No prior kitchen experience is required. We're looking for someone motivated, reliable, and eager to learn who thrives working as part of a team. If you're passionate about food and ready to grow your culinary skills under an experienced chef, this is a fantastic opportunity.
We offer $18/hr starting pay, full health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), and paid time off. This is a great entry point into a well-established restaurant group with room to grow.
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About Niche Food Group
Niche Food Group was founded in 2005 by Gerard Craft, Missouri's first James Beard Award-winning chef. Since then, we've grown from a single restaurant into a multi-concept group that has helped shape the St. Louis dining scene, from approachable Italian and French bistro fare to wood-fired pizza and modern speakeasy cocktails.
We value hospitality above all else, and we extend it to our guests, our staff, our purveyors, and each other. We take craft seriously, and we invest in the people who make it work. Whether you're starting out in hospitality or have spent a career in it, there's room here to learn, to lead, and to do your best work.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages (sliding scale weighted by experience)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligible to enroll 60 days after start)
- Free counseling and access to mental health resources
- Paid time off
- Parental leave for salaried managers
- 401(k) with employer match
- Real opportunities for growth across a multi-concept restaurant group
- Employee discounts at all Niche Food Group restaurants
More than traditional skillsets or expertise, we're looking for compassionate, kind, sincere people who take pride in what they do, who naturally value taking care of others, and who are excited to learn. We can train you on most everything else.
If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
